Explain and compare changes in technology throughout history.
Discuss the historical role and impact of U.S. foreign policy.
Evaluate the impact of military conflicts on the U.S. and the world
Identify and discuss the reality of global interdependence from a historical and contemporary perspective.
Essential Question(s):
What were the key causes, events and effects of WWI?
Summative Assessment: Paris Peace Conference Students explore different perspectives and goals for a post-WWI Europe/World. In their respective roles students will assess responsibility for the war, redraw the map of Europe, and determine what, if any reparations to place on the defeated powers, all with the goal of securing world peace. Students must consider President Wilson's Fourteen Points, competing national concerns, historical national boundaries, and ethno linguistic patterns.
NOTE: Still can't see the image on the second page OR on the PDF? Go to page 859 in your textbook. Read "The Creation of New Nations," and "A Peace Built on Quicksand" (continues onto page 861).
World War I
January 25-February 10Summative Assessment: Paris Peace Conference
Students explore different perspectives and goals for a post-WWI Europe/World. In their respective roles students will assess responsibility for the war, redraw the map of Europe, and determine what, if any reparations to place on the defeated powers, all with the goal of securing world peace. Students must consider President Wilson's Fourteen Points, competing national concerns, historical national boundaries, and ethno linguistic patterns.
Handouts & Activities
Block 1: Wednesday, Jan. 25
Block 2: Friday, Jan. 27
Block 3: Tuesday, Jan. 31
A. PBS Explosion and Stalemate reading: http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/chapters/ch1_overview.html
B. BBC & “Total War” reading: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/total_war_01.shtml
C. WWI “Firsts” Video http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#wwi-firsts
D. Trench Warfare Video http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#trench-warfare
E. WWI Packs video http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#world-war-i-packs
F. Battle of the Somme video: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#1916-battle-of-the-somme
G. Mark 1 tank tour: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/mark_one_tank/index_embed.shtml
H. World War I – Weapons and Technology video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-LxzD6Luj4 - If prompted, sign in using your school ID and password and make sure you are signing in as a 9th grader, not a 10th grader.
I. Great War Casualties chart: http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/resources/casdeath_pop.html
Block 4: Thursday, Feb. 2
Block 5: Monday, Feb. 6
Block 6: Wednesday, Feb. 8
- U.S. Homefront - Propaganda posters and speeches - PRESENTATIONS
- Prezi - To the End of the War - Notes sheet
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Block 7: Friday, Feb. 10